Mass & Gravity

Front

A measure of how much matter an object has is--

Back

mass

Front

The weight of an object _________ as it moves away from the center of Earth. Options: increases, stays the same, triples, decreases

Back

decreases

Front

Why do all of the planets orbit the sun rather than Earth?

Back

the sun has more mass

Front

Why would you weigh less on the moon compared to Earth?

Back

less gravitational pull

Front

Use the balance beam to tell whether the statement below is true or false. The orange is heavier than the grapes.

Back

False

Front

Use the balance beam to tell whether the statement below is true or false. Each cube has the same mass.

The mass of the banana is less than 5 units.

Back

True

Front

Sarah has a mass of 32 kilograms. John is 7 kilograms heavier. What is John's mass?

Back

39 kilograms

Front

What is the mass of this pear when each cube stands for 50 grams?

Back

150 grams

Front

Use the balance beam to tell whether the statement below is true or false. The banana is heavier than the apple.

Back

True

Front

Order these items from lightest to heaviest: bike, lightbulb, glass of milk.

Back

lightbulb, glass of milk, bike